Observation/Reflection #1: Starting From the Beginning
During this observation, focus on how class begins. Where is your CT before class begins? What is he or she doing? How and when does your CT establish order and begin class? How is homework from the previous night reviewed/collected/assessed? How does your CT engage students during the opening of the lesson? Observation:
Today was a little different. It seems that the teachers are having trouble with the sixth graders being rowdy so during advisory they all had to watch a video on proper behavior. The "pod" implemented a new lunch detention policy for the students who cause distractions in class, are continuously late, and/or misbehave. The students had to read the policy, sign it, and take it to their parents.guardians to be reviewed and signed as well so everyone knows whats going to happen if an issue arises. After advisory, I observed the begining of class. I think the students were a bit intimidated. My CT was at the door of the class and as students filed in she asked them to take their seats and to make sure their botttoms were on the chair. She moved to the center of the room and explained the class agenda to them, which was to finish their projects on "Cerealities". Right away order was established in the classroom and students were engaged because they had to work on their posters from the previous class. One group at a time was instructed to get up and get their materials without talking and to take a seat. Homework was to be handed in through their class folder in the front of the room. Reflection:
I think that the transition from advisory to class influenced the students to pay attention and focus on their work. Having the teacher at the door greeting students sets the tone for a more positive, inviting enviornment. I do believe that the new discipline policy made it alot easier to establish order and begin the class right away. My CT explains the directions verbally and writes them on the board so that they are clear, this is important because as we know some students do not always pay attention. After the students start working she walks around giving assistance where it is needed. I think this is important for students in order for them to take greater ownership of their learning. It is also important that my CT was right there if they had questions or concerns. By talking to the students, setting an agenda, and providing assistance when needed shows the students that the teacher cares about their work and this motivates them to do well on their posters. Also, my CT is well organized so each group has their own place in the class where they store things.This seems to help get students to get to work without confusion. It seemed to me that having a table of materials in the front of the room for the students to use made them more interested in their work. Some of the materials were cut-outs, scissors, rulers, markers, and samples of about 20 different cereals that the students examined. This provided students with materials to be creative with their poster and personalize it. I believe that when students have a lab to complete that they pay more attention to details and learn more from the "hands on" experiences, I know that this is the case for me.
Observation#1 Starting from the beginning
Grade 6
Observed by Talia Delmonico
During this observation, focus on how class begins. Where is your CT before class begins? What is he or she doing? How and when does your CT establish order and begin class? How is homework from the previous night reviewed/collected/assessed? How does your CT engage students during the opening of the lesson?
Observation:
Today was a little different. It seems that the teachers are having trouble with the sixth graders being rowdy so during advisory they all had to watch a video on proper behavior. The "pod" implemented a new lunch detention policy for the students who cause distractions in class, are continuously late, and/or misbehave. The students had to read the policy, sign it, and take it to their parents.guardians to be reviewed and signed as well so everyone knows whats going to happen if an issue arises. After advisory, I observed the begining of class. I think the students were a bit intimidated. My CT was at the door of the class and as students filed in she asked them to take their seats and to make sure their botttoms were on the chair. She moved to the center of the room and explained the class agenda to them, which was to finish their projects on "Cerealities". Right away order was established in the classroom and students were engaged because they had to work on their posters from the previous class. One group at a time was instructed to get up and get their materials without talking and to take a seat. Homework was to be handed in through their class folder in the front of the room.
Reflection:
I think that the transition from advisory to class influenced the students to pay attention and focus on their work. Having the teacher at the door greeting students sets the tone for a more positive, inviting enviornment. I do believe that the new discipline policy made it alot easier to establish order and begin the class right away. My CT explains the directions verbally and writes them on the board so that they are clear, this is important because as we know some students do not always pay attention. After the students start working she walks around giving assistance where it is needed. I think this is important for students in order for them to take greater ownership of their learning. It is also important that my CT was right there if they had questions or concerns. By talking to the students, setting an agenda, and providing assistance when needed shows the students that the teacher cares about their work and this motivates them to do well on their posters. Also, my CT is well organized so each group has their own place in the class where they store things.This seems to help get students to get to work without confusion. It seemed to me that having a table of materials in the front of the room for the students to use made them more interested in their work. Some of the materials were cut-outs, scissors, rulers, markers, and samples of about 20 different cereals that the students examined. This provided students with materials to be creative with their poster and personalize it. I believe that when students have a lab to complete that they pay more attention to details and learn more from the "hands on" experiences, I know that this is the case for me.
Observation#1 Starting from the beginning
Grade 6
Observed by Talia Delmonico